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Aspare · 08-20-2013, 03:39 AM

I purchased a new 2013 camaro ls and two weeks into having the car I noticed a weird clicking sound that sounded like a lifter, so I go and check the oil on my car and found out it was running on a spec of oil for the two weeks I had it(800 miles) I notified the dealer ASAP and they added 4qts of oil to it, they told me to bring it in a couple days to the service department to run diagnostics, I went back a couple days later and a lady told me to bring the car back in 1000 miles after they added to oil and a couple days after that the car started making the clicking noise even louder and doesn't seem to run as smooth. I took it back to the dealer so they can inspection it, I feel like I've been screwed because they have me the car with practically no oil and I'm pretty sure it's caused some serious damage to my engine, what should I do?

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-20-2013, 05:10 AM

Contact GM Customer Service, if I was you I would want a new car or at least a new engine.

BluePhoenix · 08-20-2013, 05:43 AM

They need to diagnose why it's happening, first thing the noise comes back you should have it to the dealer immediately whether they told you to wait on it or not. If you are losing oil, that's a problem to start with.

Sir Nuke · 08-20-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Contact GM Customer Service, if I was you I would want a new car or at least a new engine.

ssrs2lt · 08-20-2013, 06:28 AM

Gun it till it explodes jk you're on the right track

suplex · 08-20-2013, 06:34 AM

Sounds like a serious flaw. I wouldn't worry though, any reputable dealer will take care of it for you (it's obviously still under complete warranty). If for some reason, they start messing with you, which I honestly hope doesn't happen, just come back here and talk about it as there are a lot of important people on this forum that will easily guide you in the right direction.

When in doubt...go to the C5 Forum!

Oldag · 08-20-2013, 06:40 AM

New engine.

Hannibal · 08-20-2013, 06:44 AM

Your issue is a common one with the v6 motor. There are many threads here that discuss oil consumption issues identical to yours. Have a look around.

Sorry to hear about your issue so soon into ownership.

POWERFREAK · 08-20-2013, 06:55 AM

I'd try and get a new car out of them....that's BS. There's no way it should have blown through 4 QTS in 800 miles.

durbojones · 08-20-2013, 07:00 AM

Makes me wonder if they actually did the Pre-Delivery Inspection...

nyrfan · 08-20-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

Your issue is a common one with the v6 motor. There are many threads here that discuss oil consumption issues identical to yours. Have a look around.

Sorry to hear about your issue so soon into ownership.

It's not common at all with a new engine. This is not the typical oil consumption issue on the V6 engines.

menendez1293 · 08-20-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

It's not common at all with a new engine. This is not the typical oil consumption issue on the V6 engines.

If I was the OP I would be demanding a new car and not a new motor

nyrfan · 08-20-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

If I was the OP I would be demanding a new car and not a new motor

nfl46 · 08-20-2013, 07:19 AM

Oh heck no! New Car or New Motor --- they pick...it better be one or the other....thats a BRAND new car.

08-20-2013, 03:39 AM	#1
Aspare Drives: Awesome Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 5	New Camaro LS no oil I purchased a new 2013 camaro ls and two weeks into having the car I noticed a weird clicking sound that sounded like a lifter, so I go and check the oil on my car and found out it was running on a spec of oil for the two weeks I had it(800 miles) I notified the dealer ASAP and they added 4qts of oil to it, they told me to bring it in a couple days to the service department to run diagnostics, I went back a couple days later and a lady told me to bring the car back in 1000 miles after they added to oil and a couple days after that the car started making the clicking noise even louder and doesn't seem to run as smooth. I took it back to the dealer so they can inspection it, I feel like I've been screwed because they have me the car with practically no oil and I'm pretty sure it's caused some serious damage to my engine, what should I do?

08-20-2013, 06:34 AM	#6
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	Sounds like a serious flaw. I wouldn't worry though, any reputable dealer will take care of it for you (it's obviously still under complete warranty). If for some reason, they start messing with you, which I honestly hope doesn't happen, just come back here and talk about it as there are a lot of important people on this forum that will easily guide you in the right direction. When in doubt...go to the C5 Forum! __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

08-20-2013, 06:55 AM	#9
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	I'd try and get a new car out of them....that's BS. There's no way it should have blown through 4 QTS in 800 miles. __________________ NY5thgen.com

08-20-2013, 07:00 AM	#10
durbojones Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro, M6, AGM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 170	Makes me wonder if they actually did the Pre-Delivery Inspection... __________________ 2012 1SS, M6, AGM TSP Headers, Halltech CAI, XA Supercar Coilovers, Sway bars, Forgeline GA1R 19x10s, so much more left to do..... 1972 Chevrolet K20, 350/NV4500, 4" lift

08-20-2013, 05:10 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Contact GM Customer Service, if I was you I would want a new car or at least a new engine.

08-20-2013, 05:43 AM	#3
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,282	They need to diagnose why it's happening, first thing the noise comes back you should have it to the dealer immediately whether they told you to wait on it or not. If you are losing oil, that's a problem to start with.

08-20-2013, 06:28 AM	#5
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Gun it till it explodes jk you're on the right track

08-20-2013, 06:40 AM	#7
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	New engine.

08-20-2013, 06:44 AM	#8
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Your issue is a common one with the v6 motor. There are many threads here that discuss oil consumption issues identical to yours. Have a look around. Sorry to hear about your issue so soon into ownership.

08-20-2013, 07:19 AM	#14
nfl46 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 185	Oh heck no! New Car or New Motor --- they pick...it better be one or the other....thats a BRAND new car.